The PleurX Peritoneal Catheter System, which was launched in 2005 for the drainage of malignant ascites, has been rebranded as the PeritX Peritoneal Catheter System following the new, expanded ...

Ascites is a debilitating condition that causes the build-up of fluid in the abdomen. The PleurXTM Peritoneal Catheter System was introduced in 2005 for the drainage of malignant ascites.

"The PeritX Peritoneal Catheter System provides relief from the discomfort of ascites fluid buildup, at home, enabling patients to spend more time with their loved ones.” RELATED: Fluid pump ...

fluid weeps from the hepatic surface into the peritoneal cavity. Sodium retention by the kidney contributes to ascites and may increase before the onset of ascites, in part because of renin ...

A single-lumen, silicone rubber catheter traversing the anterior abdominal wall is used to access the peritoneal cavity. Ideally, the catheter is positioned with the tip in the true pelvis.

Unfortunately having ascites can mean you have advanced cancer. They are all in the peritoneal space. This is lined with a sheet of tissue called the peritoneum. The peritoneum is made up of 2 layers.

3.11 The committee concluded from the available clinical evidence that the PeritX peritoneal catheter drainage system is effective in the palliative management of treatment-resistant, recurrent ...